Nashville Metro CouncilBL2026-1520Passed
This ordinance amends Chapter 17.04 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to revise the definition of 'Boarding house' within the Zoning Code. The change aims to update zoning regulations related to boarding houses in Nashville. The bill has passed through readings and committee referrals and is now enacted.
An ordinance amending Chapter 17.04 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to revise the definition for “Boarding house” within the Zoning Code (Proposal No. 2026Z-015TX-001).
→ Passed 10/20/2026
What it does
- 1Amends the definition of 'Boarding house' in the Zoning Code
- 2Updates zoning regulations to reflect the revised definition
- 3Involves review and approval by the Planning Commission and Metropolitan Council
This ordinance amends Chapter 17.04 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to revise the definition of 'Boarding house' within the Zoning Code. The change aims to update zoning regulations related to boarding houses in Nashville. The bill has passed through readings and committee referrals and is now enacted.
Affects
Metropolitan CouncilPlanning and Zoning CommitteePlanning CommissionProperty owners and residents subject to boarding house regulations
Legislative history
10/6/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment10/6/2026
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Benedict requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Benedict moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee.10/6/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment9/24/2026
Planning Commission
Referred without comment9/4/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment8/18/2026
Metropolitan Council
Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered at the next available public hearing. The bill is referred to the Planning Commission8/11/2026
Metropolitan Council
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